Fort Charlotte Drop-in

Drop by Fort Charlotte and discover more about this historic building. Find out about why it was built and the different stages of occupation

Visit Fort Charlotte and meet with one of our knowledgable guides who will tell you about the history of the fortification.

Explore the fort, and learn about the history of the building overlooking the strategic Sound of Bressay

Dates

Performances on 6/10/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Tuesday starting on 10th June 2025 at 13:45 until 26th August 2025
Tuesday 10 June 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 6/17/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Tuesday starting on 10th June 2025 at 13:45 until 26th August 2025
Tuesday 17 June 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 6/24/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Tuesday starting on 10th June 2025 at 13:45 until 26th August 2025
Tuesday 24 June 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 7/1/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Tuesday starting on 10th June 2025 at 13:45 until 26th August 2025
Tuesday 1 July 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 7/8/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Tuesday starting on 10th June 2025 at 13:45 until 26th August 2025
Tuesday 8 July 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 7/15/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Tuesday starting on 10th June 2025 at 13:45 until 26th August 2025
Tuesday 15 July 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 7/22/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Tuesday starting on 10th June 2025 at 13:45 until 26th August 2025
Tuesday 22 July 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 7/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Tuesday starting on 10th June 2025 at 13:45 until 26th August 2025
Tuesday 29 July 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 8/5/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Tuesday starting on 10th June 2025 at 13:45 until 26th August 2025
Tuesday 5 August 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 8/12/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Tuesday starting on 10th June 2025 at 13:45 until 26th August 2025
Tuesday 12 August 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 8/19/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Tuesday starting on 10th June 2025 at 13:45 until 26th August 2025
Tuesday 19 August 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 8/26/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Tuesday starting on 10th June 2025 at 13:45 until 26th August 2025
Tuesday 26 August 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

  • Selected dates until Tuesday 26 August 2025
  • Free Weekend/Open Days
  • Normal
  • Fort Charlotte
  • Fully booked: False
  • Tickets available soon: False
  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.